Mt. Buttoko
Also known as mt. daikichi, offers a decent hike with an observatory at the top for views of the area. it's east of the river, a short distance from the tale of genji museum and ujigami shrine.
tea ceremony
Being the tea capital of Japan, Uji is the perfect place to try a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Operated by the municipal government, the Taiho-an Tea House 1-5 Uji, Togawa, Uji city, Tel. 081-774-23-3334 is just east of Byodo-in, next to the Uji River. It offers tiny, authentic tea ceremony rooms "honseki" and a larger room "ryureiseki" for a more relaxed atmosphere. It's open 10AM - 4PM.
Tea Festival
The Tea Festival takes place on the first Sunday of October. As befits a city built on tea, Uji takes its water seriously. This festival celebrates the rituals involved in drawing up the famous water. Costumes are worn, prayers of thanks are said to the luminaries of tea history, tea-tasting competitions are held, and best of all, there's free tea on offer.
Kyo pottery
Has been a cherished local tradition since the muromachi period. asashiyaki pottery is on the east side of the river, near kosho-ji, and shizugawa togei kyoshitsu is further to the south. visitors who are especially interested can take a taxi to sumiyama pottery village 2-2 kuda, sumiyama, uji city, about 6.5 km from the city center. at sumiyama, visitors can tour factories manufacturing pottery in the kyo and kiyomizu traditions. pottery design and painting classes are also available.